2023 Social Security Updates

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced cost-of-living and other adjustments for 2023.    The maximum Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment will increase from $841 to $914 per month for eligible individuals. For eligible couples, the maximum...

Stimulus Payments, Benefits, and COVID-19 Funeral Costs

With a new round of stimulus payments arriving due to the 2021 American Rescue Plan, some individuals have concerns about how these payments may impact eligibility for need-based government benefits. The good news is that these payments are not considered income and...